Setting-Up Your First Home Office

If you work from home, or if you sometimes bring work home with you or if you simply like the idea of it – a home office is a great space where you can get all of your admin and outstanding work done from the comfort of your own home. Ultimately working from your own space has many benefits and advantages, it offers you flexible hours without a daily commute and much more. In order to thrive, while working at home you have to create a professional working environment for your business. 

If you are thinking about creating a work space in your house or apartment, here are a few tips on how to set up your first home office:

Decide Where to Set Up Shop

Choose an area in your home where you can dedicate some space to your home office. This space should preferably be quiet and peaceful, somewhere where you won’t be bothered by others. A spare room or attic is a great option. If you are planning on meeting with clients – a room close to your home’s entrance would be beneficial.

What Supplies Are Needed?

After you have decided where your office will go, the next step is to make a list of the supplies, pieces of furniture and other items you will need to fill the space and make it more functional. Include items such as a desk, computer, chair, fax machine, printer etc. Depending on your line of work these items will vary.

Good Lighting Matters

Clients do not want to meet you in a dingy, dim lighted room – make sure that you allow plenty of natural light into your office. This will also help you to work more productively. Furthermore, you should provide general overhead lights and a desk lamp to ensure that you create a balance with your lighting. 

Decorating Your Home Office

When decorating your new home office, go for calming colours on the wall and avoid bright, distracting shades and prints. By keeping it neutral and simple you will eliminate unnecessary visual interruptions. Adding a pot plant can also be a calming touch.

Don’t Get Too Personal

When decorating, try to place photos of your family and pets strategically, carefully and not to overdo it. Think about putting motivational quotes and framed copies of your qualifications on the wall instead.  

Keep it Organised

It is important not to clutter up your workspace at home, this will allow you to be more productive and portray yourself in a more professional way to clients who may come in for meetings. This also applies to keeping your office clean.

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